The Fitness Psych Podcast
Hey, I’m Ella - a psychologist who helps online fitness coaches boost client retention and adherence so they can have a more sustainable and fulfilling business. In this podcast I explore strategies to help coaches navigate their clients’ barriers as well as helping coaches with their own mindset barriers.
Episodes

Thursday Oct 17, 2024
How Toby went from £2k/m to £6k/m by focussing on retention and renewals
Thursday Oct 17, 2024
Thursday Oct 17, 2024
I had a chat with Toby to discuss his success within SCC. Toby has worked so hard this year and is reaping the rewards - a coaching programme he is proud of, matched his NHS salary, fantastic client engagement, increased retention and renewals. In this chat we discuss the exact process we have been through together that's allowed him to scale from £2k-£6k/m
Building his roadmap
How he uses Avatars in coaching to maximise engagement
Prevention vs Reactive
Introducing smoke detectors
The Client Dashboard in Action

Wednesday Jan 31, 2024
Wednesday Jan 31, 2024
I'm joined in this episode by the lovely Amie Barlow (https://www.instagram.com/amiebfit_/)
We discuss life as a neurodivergent business owner. As well as ways that having ADHD impacts health and fitness behaviours and specifically how Amie coaches women with ADHD to reach their full potential.

Saturday Dec 30, 2023
#23 How Philosophy Can Help Clients On Their Fitness Journey w/ Sophie Thomas
Saturday Dec 30, 2023
Saturday Dec 30, 2023
What an episode: a conversation at the intersection of fitness and philosophy with @sofitee (https://www.instagram.com/sofitee/)
- Helping clients assign meaning to movement
- Why the self-help industry can keep people stuck
- Why being more like David Goggins isn't the answer
- How we help clients to identify their values
I absolutely loved exploring this topic with Sophie. If you enjoyed it too, I'd love to hear from you. Message me over on Instagram @thefitnesspsych_
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Thursday Dec 21, 2023
#22 Exploring The Complexities of Behaviour Change w/ Charlie Beestone
Thursday Dec 21, 2023
Thursday Dec 21, 2023
In this episode @cbnutrition_ and I explore some of the complexities of client behaviour change
In true Charlie and Ella fashion we also discuss productivity, cognitive performance and systems to help us perform
Did you like this episode? Let me know @thefitnesspsych_

Friday Dec 15, 2023
Ep 21 The Key to A Successful Online Fitness Business
Friday Dec 15, 2023
Friday Dec 15, 2023
Hey friends - it has been a minute!
In this episode I re-introduce myself and my mission.
Let me know you've listened by jumping into my DMs
https://www.instagram.com/thefitnesspsych_/
It's great to have you here and I can't wait to help you:
- Boost client retention
- Develop coaching excellence
- Cultivate personal mastery

Friday Nov 24, 2023
#20 There Is No Joy Without Pain w/ Dr Steven Hayes
Friday Nov 24, 2023
Friday Nov 24, 2023
Honoured to speak to Dr Steven Hayes (Co-Founder of Acceptance Commitment Therapy) in this episode.
In the episode we discussed:
- Why it's beneficial to accept that life is difficult
- How ACT is connected to Buddhism
- How our mind is a poor guide
- Living from a deeply spiritual place
This conversation was moving to be a part of. I hope you guys find the value!
Find Me here: www.thefitnesspsych.com
https://www.instagram.com/thefitnesspsych_/
If you are enjoying the podcast, please consider giving us a review and sharing with someone else who may enjoy!
#ACT #acceptancecommitmenttherapy #spirituality #buddhism #consciousness #psychology

Wednesday Oct 05, 2022
#19 Leveraging the Power of Community To Sustain Weight Loss
Wednesday Oct 05, 2022
Wednesday Oct 05, 2022
In this episode I am joined by Rick and Rachel from Be Strong, Eat Move Live. We explored their journeys, how they lost a life changing amount of weight and how they now help hundreds of other people to make changes in their life. It's was so nice to chat to people who are so passionate about what they do.
We covered:
Motivation to change
The power of community
The subjective benefits of making change
Challenges of weight loss
Their mission
www.mybestrong.com
https://www.facebook.com/ukbestrong/

Thursday Sep 15, 2022
#18 ADHD, Intuitive Eating & Making Peace With Food
Thursday Sep 15, 2022
Thursday Sep 15, 2022
Today i'm joined by Becca King, MS, RDN, LDN. Also known as @adhd.nutritionist.
Becca works with adults with ADHD who struggle with disordered eating, chronic dieting and body image issues, to help them make peace with food and improve their self-esteem.
In the episode we discussed:
- Making peace with food through attunement
- How to successfully coach ADHD clients
- How ADHD impacts eating behaviours
- Intuitive eating
I loved chatting with Becca and I hope you guys found our conversation valuable! Find us below!
Find Becca here: https://adhdnutritionistllc.com/
https://www.instagram.com/adhd.nutritionist/?hl=en
Find Me here: www.thefitnesspsych.com
https://www.instagram.com/thefitnesspsych_/
If you are enjoying the podcast, please consider giving us a review and sharing with someone else who may enjoy!
#ADHD #Neurodiverse #Intuitiveeating #bodyimage #wellness #health #selfesteem #bingeeating

Wednesday Aug 24, 2022
#17 Reframing Your Relationship With Wellness Using Behavior Analysis
Wednesday Aug 24, 2022
Wednesday Aug 24, 2022
Today i'm joined by Clint Evans, board certified Behaviour Analyst and founder of The Behaviour Chef @behaviorchef.
I loved chatting with Clint to discuss all things behaviour, nutrition and wellness!
In the episode we discussed:
- Habit based approach to nutrition and behaviour change
- Building up momentum instead of relying on motivation
- What not to look out for in a coach
- Behaviour Re-enforcement & Maintenance
- Developing Behavioural Skills
Find Clint here: https://www.behaviorchef.com/
https://www.instagram.com/behaviorchef/?hl=en
Find Me here: www.thefitnesspsych.com
https://www.instagram.com/thefitnesspsych_/
If you are enjoying the podcast, please consider giving us a review and sharing with someone else who may enjoy!
#Behavior #Behaviorchange #Behavioralscience #behavioralanalysis #wellness #health

Wednesday Jul 20, 2022
#16 Taking A Holistic Approach To Health w/ Dr Emilia Thompson
Wednesday Jul 20, 2022
Wednesday Jul 20, 2022
Delighted to be joined by @emiliathompsonphd in this episode! Registered nutritionist, Founder of ETPHD nutrition company and Co-Founder of EIQNutrition Education company. I loved this episode, we discussed:
The ETPHD method
Recognising disordered eating behaviours
Emotional regulation and eating
Mindfulness
Doing the inner work and developing self-awareness
Listener questions
Find Emilia here: https://instagram.com/emiliathompsonphd_/
Find me here:
https://www.instagram.com/thefitnesspsych_/
If you are enjoying the podcast, please consider giving us a review and sharing with someone else who may enjoy!
#health #nutrition #etphd #emotionaleating #disorderedeating #mindfulness #values